Serbian Chamber of Commerce
Привредна Комора Србије | |
Formation | 1857 |
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Type | Advocacy group |
Headquarters | Belgrade, Serbia |
Region | Serbia |
Methods | Media attention Direct-appeal campaigns Political lobbying |
President | Marko Čadež |
Website | www |
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia (abbr. CCIS or PKS) is independent, modern and responsible non-budget institution, the national association of all Serbian businesses which its tradition, experience, and knowledge put in the best interest of its members and the economy of Serbia. To establish Serbia as a country with great investment potential, free market economy and open borders, a country prepared to be competitively integrated into the European mainstream. A century and a half long tradition of the chamber system of Serbia and widely spread chamber network encompassing sixteen Regional Chamber of Commerce, two Provincial Chambers, Belgrade Chamber of Commerce and Industry and nine representative offices abroad are supporting economy and the business community.[1]
History
Serbian Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1857. It was the first commercial association called " Trade Board ". In 1870 the trade committees were formed in
Main activities
Main activities of Serbian Chamber of Commerce are representing the interests of members in front of the state authorities and institutions, carrying out the public powers by the issuance of various documents, improvement of the international economic relations and promotion of the economy both in the country and abroad. Another also important activities are in providing business information and consulting services. Business training is included in activities that Serbian Chamber of Commerce is providing, fostering good business practices and business ethics. Courts and Court of Arbitration at the CCIS also.[3]
Assembly
The Assembly is the supreme body of the
Managing Board
The Regulatory Board of the Chamber is a
Regulatory Board
The Regulatory Board of the Chamber controls the legislation of the Chamber work, the implementation of the Statute and other general acts of the Chamber. It controls the Budget of the Chamber and all Professional Departments. It counts seven members who are elected from the list of the members of the Chamber and on suggestion of the Managing Board. The term of the office of the members of Regulatory Board is up to four years and it may be renewable just once.
President
The President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia is nominated by the Chamber Assembly from the list of successful businessmen and at the proposal of the Managing Board. The term of the office of the President is up to four years. It may be prolonged just once for another period of up to four years. The President is in charge of his activities to the Chamber Assembly. The President represents the Chamber and is responsible for the legislation of its work, organizes and coordinates the cooperation with the
Association
- Association of Energy and Energy Mining
- Association of Industry and Housing
- Association of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry, Rubber and Non-Metal Industry
- Association of Industry
- Association of ITIndustry
- Association of Communal Activity
- Association of Metal Mines, Ferrous and Non-Ferous Metallurgy
- Association of Creative Industry
- Association of Metal and Electro Industry
- Association of food Industry, TobaccoIndustry and Water Management
- Association of Forestry and Wood Processing Industry, Cellulose and Paper
- Association of Trade
- Association of Tourism and Hospitality Business
- Association of Transport and Telecommunications
- Association of Private Security
International Chamber Associations
- ICC
- Eurochambres
- ABC
Regional cooperation
- CEFTA
- BSEC
See also
References
- ^ "Serbian Chamber of Commerce". Retrieved 18 October 2013.
- ^ a b Privreda Srbije, Privredna komora Srbije, pks.rs
- ^ "Serbian Chamber of Commerce President interview". Retrieved 23 October 2013.
- ^ "Serbian Chamber of Commerce President". Retrieved 23 October 2013.